emplear la estadística (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Verb phrase

Phonetic transcription

/empleˈaɾ la estaˈðistiˈka/

Translation options into English

• To use statistics

Meaning

The expression "emplear la estadística" means to use statistics in the context of economics. It is a common phrase used to refer to the act of employing statistical data or methods to analyze economic trends, make forecasts, or support decision-making processes. This expression is predominantly used in written contexts, such as reports, articles, or academic papers.

Examples

1. Spanish: En este estudio, se decidió emplear la estadística para analizar la evolución del mercado. English: In this study, it was decided to use statistics to analyze market trends.

2. Spanish: Los economistas suelen emplear la estadística para predecir la inflación. English: Economists often use statistics to predict inflation.

Idiomatic Expressions

In Spanish, the word "estadística" is commonly used in several idiomatic expressions. Here are a few examples:

1. "Jugar con estadísticas"
2. Meaning: To manipulate data or statistics to fit a specific narrative.

3. Example: No te fíes de los políticos, siempre juegan con las estadísticas. Translation: Don't trust politicians, they always manipulate statistics.

4. "Estar por encima de la estadística"

5. Meaning: To have superior or outstanding performance compared to statistical averages.

6. Example: Este atleta está por encima de la estadística en su disciplina. Translation: This athlete is above statistical averages in his discipline.

7. "Salir de estadística"

8. Meaning: When something is very likely to happen based on statistical probability.
9. Example: Con el nivel de desempleo actual, es difícil que salga de estadística encontrar trabajo. Translation: With the current unemployment rate, it's unlikely to find a job.

Etymology

The word "estadística" comes from the Italian word "statistica," which originated from the Latin word "status," meaning "state" or "condition."

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: Utilizar datos estadísticos, emplear el análisis numérico
• Antonyms: Ignorar la estadística, prescindir de los datos numéricos